Afghan refugee's tweet about food receives backlash, ends with change

by FALLON FISCHER | KFOX Staff

Wed, September 8th 2021, 10:01 PM UTC

A breakfast meal consisting of two boiled eggs, hashbrowns, an apple and bread is served to Afghan evacuees at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico, Sept. 7, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Pablo Saez, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element)

Contractors serve food to Afghan evacuees during breakfast at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico, Sept. 7, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Pablo Saez, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element)

A Soldier with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division opens the blinds in the dining facility on the Dona Ana Range Complex near Fort Bliss, New Mexico, Aug. 19, 2021. The Department of Defense, in support of the Department of State, is providing transportation and temporary housing in support of Operation Allies Refuge. This initiative follows through on America's commitment to Afghan citizens who have helped the United States, and provides them essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael West/2ABCT)

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A breakfast meal consisting of two boiled eggs, hashbrowns, an apple and bread is served to Afghan evacuees at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico, Sept. 7, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Pablo Saez, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element)

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4)— An Afghan refugee being housed at Fort Bliss, Texas received backlash online after he shared a photo of the meal that he was given.

Hamed Ahmadi posted the photo on Twitter Sept. 2 and his tweet has since gone viral.

Not complaining but this is what I got last night for dinner and the next meal is 12 hours later. Refugee life might be safe but never easy & favorable," Ahmadi tweeted.

Many people on Twitter took offense to the tweet and called Ahmadi "ungrateful" and told him to go back to his country.

On Monday, Ahmadi shared multiple updates on Twitter about the resettlement process and food at Fort Bliss.

Ahmadi said that he spoke to refugees about the food and shared their thoughts with those in charge.

He also added that refugees are starting to see improvement with the food and with communication with volunteers and officials.

Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex shared the below photo showing breakfast that was given to refugees.

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So far, Fort Bliss has not commented on the situation.

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